Search Results - "Studia historiae ecclesiasticae"

Can History Bring Reconciliation in Divided Christian Communities? by Denis, Philippe

“…As Elazar Barkan, the founding president of the Institute for Historical Justice and Reconciliation, pointed out, the recounting of history has been exploited…”
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A History of the Fellowship of Youth in the Zambezi Evangelical Church (1983–2018) by Sekeya, Aaron, Landman, Christina

“…The Fellowship of Youth (FoY) is an established name for the youth organisation in the Zambezi Evangelical Church (ZEC) in Malawi. Prior to its establishment,…”
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Beaconsfield Seventh-Day Adventist Church: From First Church in Africa to Museum Status by Sokupa, Mxolisi Michael

“…The first Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church building in Africa was erected in 1890 at Beaconsfield in Kimberley, South Africa. This article examines the…”
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Faith in Conflict: Examining the Varied Available Chronicles of Churches' Responses to the South African Border War and Their Enduring Legacies by Pienaar, Pascal

“…On 26 August 1966, the first skirmish between the South African Defence Force (SADF) and the South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO), known as…”
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The Dutch Reformed Church (1974–2024): From Dancing with the Devil to Waltzing to Heavenly Music by Van der Merwe, Johan

“…The jubilee celebration of Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae (SHE) reminds church historians of important events that have taken place during the past 50 years…”
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The Relevance of the Gospel in Post-Apartheid South Africa: A Dialogue with Albert Nolan by Masoga, Alpheus Magomme

“…Albert Nolan’s book, God in South Africa: The Challenge of the Gospel (first published in 1988), provides insights for both academic and general reading,…”
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The Role of the Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians in Engendering Theological Higher Education in Africa by Naicker, Linda

“…This article explores the transformative role of the Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians in engendering higher theological education in Africa…”
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A Short Overview of the Development of Historiography in Church History: Part 1–From the Development of Language to the Renaissance by Oliver, Erna

“…In part 1 of the two articles on historiography in Church History, the reader is cursorily introduced to the field of historiography, its development that…”
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Refusing Change Invites Failure: The Most Stubborn Figures in Biblical History and Their Implications for Contemporary Christian Thought and Practice by Diko, Mlamli

“…The scholarly scrutinisation of stubbornness in biblical narratives offers profound perspectives into the intricacies of human nature and its intersection with…”
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Looking Back at the Reformed Church in Zimbabwe’s Adoption of Individuals with Special Needs as Spiritual Workers by Baloyi, Ezekiel

“…This article explores the progress made over the last 50 years by the Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) in integrating people with special needs as spiritual…”
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The Church and Forced Migration/Removal: The Elandskloof Case by Fortein, Eugene Andre

“…The article focuses on the forced removal of the Elandskloof mission station through the implementation of the Group Areas Act. The study delves into the…”
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The Impact of Traditional Health Practices, Revivalism, Patriarchy and Economic Factors on the History of the Baptist Convention’s Health Response in Post-Independence Malawi by Fiedler, Rachel NyaGondwe, Landman, Christina

“…This article reports on a study that sought to investigate the impact of traditional health practices, revivalism, patriarchy and economic factors on the…”
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The Disruption of Migrant Labour on the Labourer, Family, Community, Land and Religion or Church in South Africa during the 20th Century by Mashabela, Kenokeno

“…The impact of migrant labour could not be avoided by the church during the 20th century in South Africa. Migrant labour has contributed to the national…”
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Two Sides of a Coin: On Whose Side is God? by Senokoane, B B

“…The phrase “Two Sides of a Coin” in the title should be understood as meaning that there are different ways of looking at a thing or dealing with a situation…”
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Theologising the Bounds of Community: VOC Religious Policies in the Early Cape Colony by Spurlock, Scott

“…This paper seeks to challenge scholarly assumptions over the role that Reformed religion played in the first 50 years of the Cape colony. Rather than rooted in…”
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“Africans and Christians”: Transitioning from Missionary-Guided to a Self-Determining Local Church by Iheanacho, Valentine Ugochukwu

“…Pope Paul VI (1963–1978), in his homily on 31 July 1969 at the closing Mass of his pastoral visit in Kampala (Uganda), told the gathered faithful that his main…”
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Burial sites as Contested Memorial Terrain: Historicising burial places of African Indigenous church founders in Zimbabwe by Musoni, Phillip

“…Abrahamic religions emphasise remembering their origins, how they began, where they come from, and possibly where they will keep the flock moving forward…”
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The Church of Central Africa Presbyterian 1924-2024: A Centenary Assessment by Knoetze, Johannes J, Ross, Kenneth

“…By the early twentieth century African churches were emerging from the work of the three missions with a Reformed identity which were working in Malawi. In a…”
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The Quest for Kikuyu Anglican Churches in the United States of America (USA) 2016 – 2022: Their Establishments, Achievements and Challenges by Kiarie, George

“…The number of people migrating from one region to another today has become rampant. This is attested by the movement of immigrants from developing countries to…”
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Racism and the Development of Pentecostalism in South Africa: A Socio-Historical Analysis by Kgatle, Mookgo Solomon, Hobe, Moses

“…The historical role of the church in South Africa regarding the development of colonial racism and apartheid is well documented. South African Christianity and…”
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